Definition: As much as we would love to talk about gloomy '80s bands like Bauhaus and The Cure, the gothic is actually a literary genre that dates way, way back.
Some of the most common oral cancer symptoms and signs include: 1  Persistent mouth sore: A sore in the mouth that does not heal is the most common symptom of oral cancer. 2  Pain: Persistent mouth pain is another common oral cancer sign. 3  A lump or thickening in the cheek.  A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsil, or lining of the mouth.
Sore, swollen and bleeding gums. Gum problems are as big a risk to a person's oral health as tooth decay, and problems with the gums can lead to a loss of teeth. Swollen and bleeding gums can be symptoms of gum disease. Gum problems can also be caused by using the wrong techniques with toothbrushes and floss. Incorrect brushing technique.